Accountant

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

Accountant 

company information 

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers. 

With more than $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health. 

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation. 

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com. 

job purpose: The Accountant’s responsibilities will be to provide timely and accurate processing of financial transactions related to accounting activities in accordance with fairlife’s accounting policies and principals, US GAAP and local government regulations.   

responsibilities:  

• General Ledger - Support the monthly financial statement close process 

• Prepare journal entries and period end accruals for posting to the general ledger with proper supporting documentation 

• Monitor day-to-day general ledger activity 

• Perform monthly variance analysis, recommend accruals and prepare variance commentary 

• Review and analyze financial data 

• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations as assigned 

• Assist with compiling information and workpapers for year-end/interim audit and tax support 

• Prepare various monthly reporting 

• Act as a business partner for all fairlife teams 

• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures 

• Perform ad hoc financial analysis as required 

• Perform other related duties & participates in special projects as assigned 

skills/qualifications required:  

• B.S. in Accounting or Finance. CPA and/or MBA a plus 

• 1-2 years of general accounting experience 

• Foundational accounting knowledge of debits, credits, assets and liabilities 

• Proficient in Microsoft products and other applicable accounting and financial software and systems  

position location: Chicago, IL 

reports to: Sr. Director, Accounting 

exempt/nonexempt: Exempt 

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [email protected].